Cracks, bowed walls, and floors that shift up or down are signs your foundation needs attention. The right fix holds the structure in place without causing further damage, which is why so many owners ask how to stabilize basement walls correctly.  At Foundation 1, we match the method to the...

A French drain is a real investment, and it is fair to want a straight answer before you commit. How long a French drain will last comes down to two things: how well it was installed and what the land around it is doing. Build it right and grade it...

A sump pump works out of sight, quietly keeping water away from your foundation. It tends to get noticed only after it fails, which is the worst possible time. More than anything, maintenance determines how long a sump pump does last. Most units carry only a 3-year warranty, and that...

Plenty of homes built more than a hundred years ago still stand on their original stone, a clear sign of how durable this old building method can be. A stone foundation can hold up for well over a century when it is kept dry and maintained. What decides how long...

Every homeowner facing foundation trouble wants the same thing, a number. The cost to level a house isn't fixed, though, running from a few thousand dollars to the tens of thousands based on how far your home has moved, where, and how big it is. At Foundation 1, we take...